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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,659.80, 1,494,552.30 and 397,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,659.80, 1,494,552.30 and 397,421.80 is: 595,958.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,659.80 : 1,494,552.30 = 397,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,659.80/1,494,552.30 = 397,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,659.80x = 1,494,552.30 × 397,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,659.80x = 593,967,665,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,967,665,260.14/996,659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,958.29

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